In all cases, intent to kill or harm is irrelevant. In criminal law, the attempted battery type of assault requires a Specific Intent to commit battery. An intent to frighten will not suffice for this form of assault. There can be no assault if the act does not produce a true apprehension of harm in the victim. There must be a reasonable fear of injury.
Cholinergic receptors are found throughout the nervous system. Acetylcholine molecules bind themselves to the receptor molecules on the cells of the receptors. Cholinergenic receptors are sensitive to nicotine. Nicotine stimulates the part of the autonomic system that reacts to stress factors. Cholinergic receptors control certain responses that occur in the prostate.
V. Comparison of Neurotransmitters and Receptors of the Two Divisons Refer to Figure 15.9. Neurons that release acetylcholine are called cholinergic neurons. Somatic motor neurons, all preganglionic visceral motor neurons, and parasympathetic postganglionic neurons are all cholinergic. The sympathetic postganglionic neurons that innervate sweat glands are also cholinergic.